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Book Review: The Man From The Future
Scott reviews a biography of John von Neumann, exploring the mathematician's life, genius, and views on existential risk from technology.
38 min read 5,843 words
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The Atomic Bomb Considered As Hungarian High School Science Fair Project
Scott examines the phenomenon of Hungarian scientific geniuses in the early 20th century, attributing it to a high concentration of high-IQ Ashkenazi Jews in Budapest rather than exceptional education.
30 min read 4,597 words